New mobile radio protocols on track for resource roads

VICTORIA – New mobile radio communication protocols are being implemented throughout B.C. to improve safety for resource road users. The changes include new standardized road signs, radio call protocols and a bank of standardized mobile radio channels. Quesnel, Thompson Rivers, Cascades and Okanagan Shuswap natural resource districts will convert to the new protocols and resource road radio channels beginning May 4, 2015. The new protocols will impact forest service roads and other road permit roads in these areas.

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